Senior Cost Manager

Atkins Search · Derby, East Midlands

Senior Cost Manager at Atkins Search, based in Derby, East Midlands, paying £50,000 - £65,000 per annum. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.

Salary
£50,000 - £65,000 per annum
Location
Derby, East Midlands · Hybrid
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 month ago
Closes
12 Sep 2026

Reference b80157eee78e1b201ebe30eef3042dca4e8712c9

About the role

Overview

Atkins Search are currently recruiting for a Senior Cost Manager to join an award winning, multi-disciplinary Construction Consultancy based in Derby with hybrid working available.

Please note – if you are a Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager seeking the next stage of their career will also be considered for the role of Senior Cost Manager.

Client

My client provides a variety of services to national and international clients across all property sectors. With a collaborative culture founded on mutual respect and trust, they are dedicated to their people, partners and clients. My client can offer you a diverse workload that is tailored to your preferences and the opportunity to become a truly integral part of their growing business.

You will have the option to work across a variety of sectors across the East Midlands, including; defence, healthcare, residential, advanced manufacturing, retail, education and higher education, leisure, mixed-use developments, commercial, heritage and conservation, and many more exciting schemes!

Role

As Senior Cost Manager, you will be involved in projects from inception to completion, your responsibilities will include:

Overseeing and mentoring junior members of staff including assistants and apprentices
Providing Quantity Surveying and Cost Management services from inception to completion
Cost planning
Cost management
Value engineering
Tender management
Financial reporting
Budget management
Employers agent
Valuations
Remuneration

Building and maintaining positive working relationships throughout is one of my clients core business values in order to deliver a positive legacy, whilst also recognising that the heart of their business is their staff. Their priority is to keep employees happy and safe.

Some exciting benefits and perks that the Senior Cost Manager will receive are:

Highly competitive salary
Car allowance
Pension contribution
Annual bonus
Private healthcare
Annual salary review
Generous holiday allowance
Regular social events
Hybrid, flexible remote working
Clear career progression path
Atkins Search act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Construction, Consultancy, Residential and Infrastructure recruitment and service the East and West Midlands, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, Peterborough and Northern Home Counties regions.

Reference: b80157eee78e1b201ebe30eef3042dca4e8712c9 · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 12 Sep 2026 · Listed via Atkins Search

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